Prepare against Richard Hack
United States · World #148,774 classical · FIDE ID 2020971
When preparing against Richard Hack, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 41.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 154 games by Richard Hack, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Hack's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Hack before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,597 | 1,715 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,600 | 1,632 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 154 | 61 | 13 | 80 | 39.6% |
| As White | 76 | 34 | 5 | 37 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 78 | 27 | 8 | 43 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Hack's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Hack's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 86.8% | 44.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 11.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 44.7% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Hack usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hack usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Hack usually continues d4 (30.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Hack usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Hack usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Hack usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 100.0% | 34.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Richard Hack's chess games
All 154 games by Richard Hack in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 61 wins, 13 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Guy Argo | 1,972 | San Francisco Grey Memorial | A25 |
| Jun 2016 | Jerry Mays | 1,945 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | A41 |
| Nov 2012 | Michael Gene Anderson | 1,923 | San Francisco TNM Fall Open | B43 |
| Jan 2000 | Alexander Setzepfandt | 1,876 | San Francisco MI Fall Marathon | B14 |
| Jul 2016 | Bayaraa Bekhtur | 1,816 | San Francisco TNM Summer Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Fall Open | 2017 | 42 | 20 | 1,598 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2016 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,648 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2017 | 17 | 7 | 1,547 |
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2016 | 17 | 7 | 1,630 |
| San Francisco TNM Max Wilkerson Open | 2009 | 8 | 2 | 1,370 |
| San Francisco MI Open 1 | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,129 |
| San Francisco Benson Memorial | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
| San Francisco TNM Wilkerson U2000 Open | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Hack's chess games?
154 games by Richard Hack, from Jun 2013 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Richard Hack has played.
What does Richard Hack play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Richard Hack opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Hack answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Hack play as White?
As White, Richard Hack's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Hack play as Black?
As Black, Richard Hack most often plays: Dutch Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Richard Hack's FIDE rating?
Richard Hack is currently rated 1,597 in classical chess and 1,600 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,715 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Richard Hack played?
Our database contains 154 games by Richard Hack, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 13 draws, 80 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Hack?
154 games by Richard Hack reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.